“Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 HCSB
When we are afflicted we desperately need comfort. Today I took my aching limbs to my old home and continued to clean. By mid-day I was spent. As I had dropped my car off for a service before registration I had to depend on my old friend. As usual she was delayed in coming, however, I was grateful she came. I collected my car, which was in a much better condition and returned to my friends house. My arms are constantly in pain and tomorrow I will rest them. I had completed the cleaning at my old house. I can afford to rest for a day.
I am so grateful for my friend. She is grateful for the opportunity to repay my former kindness. I was there for her many times in the past.
My friend and I share similar pasts and we are able to comfort one another in times of grief. It has only been a few month since my friend had given up her old dog. I am grateful that my dog Oscar had a family to go to, he will be happy there with two little girls and another dog to play with. It is me who will struggle the most.
In all my struggles my God has been a greater comfort. He is the best comfort as He knows us intimately. I could not manage without Him. I am so glad He will go to Nepal with me. I am flying Malaysian Airlines. Only this past week a flight on a similar airline was held hostage by a rouge passenger. I am already praying for the safety of our flight. I am not anxious, however, some of my fellow messengers may be. I had prayed that the Lord sit me beside someone who needs to hear about Him. I am looking forward to the flight.
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